Thursday, February 9, 2012

In preparation for the new house we're putting in the water line from the well to the house site. Nathan was able to use machinery for most of the dig, but there remained a half dozen sections to shovel by hand.

We really think that's what Cotton believes we do all day: dig holes.

Within minutes of us picking up a shovel, she joins the work party. Every member of the family's got to contribute in some way after all. Cotton uses her nose.

It's really hard to keep a straight face. She's just so proud of helping.

Until she gets bored. And then she just watches from the top of the nearest sand dune.

About Me

I drive tractors, take down fences, landscape, pick chili peppers, hob knob at the local farmer's coop, fill out endless paperwork for organic certification, disc fields and turn off water wells. It's completely un-glamorous work and I wouldn't trade it for the world. In my spare time I edit book manuscripts and kiss newborn toes.